Purpose

God is calling us to community transformation. He has called us to join Him to reach the 1000′s of unchurched people in our geographic area with the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ and to equip them to follow Jesus fully, experiencing his presence and demonstrating his power.

Our core values guide our service and commitment to this mission.

Prayer,

Outreach,

Worship,

Edification,

Relationships

These were the core values of the early church (Acts 2:42-47) and remain essential to the life of the church today.

The Core Value of Edification

The early church grew spiritually.

It is our goal at foothills to see every believer “built up” to their full potential as a follower of Jesus Christ.

“We proclaim Him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.” (Colossians 1:28-29)

Spiritual maturity is our goal.

“…until we all reach unity in the faith and in the knowledge of the Son of God and become mature, attaining to the whole measure of the fullness of Christ.” (Ephesians 4:13)

We need to be people who want to grow up.

“We have much to say about this, but it is hard to explain because you are slow to learn. In fact, though by this time you ought to be teachers you need someone to teach you the elementary truths of God’s word.” (Hebrews. 5:11-14)

The Core Value of Relationships (Fellowship)

The early church practiced close relationships.

“continually devoting themselves,…to fellowship…” (Acts 2:42)

A commitment to loving relationships holds the church together.

“And over all these virtues, put on love which binds them all together in perfect unity.” (Colossians 3:14)

To love each other is the second greatest command.

“Love your neighbor as yourself…”(Mark 12:31)

The proof of an authentic relationship with Jesus is that we love each other and this love is a testimony to the unchurched world.

“A new commandment I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. All men will know that you are My disciples if you love one another.” (John 13:34-35)

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We believe that when we are all personally and corporately committed to these Core Values that the vision God has entrusted to us as a church will become a reality.

These Core Values are the navigational points that help guide our decision making as a church.

As we live out these Core Values, we believe the presence and power of God will be a reality in our midst.